Application made on behalf of “State of Palestine” at the top U.N. court for permission to join case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza...Southwest Airlines going back to court to try to reverse $800,000 award to flight attendant who says she was fired for her pro-life views...and the U-S Senate set to vote this week on thE "Right To Contraception Act".

Texas Supreme Court rules on abortion law challenge...several members of group opposing “political Islam” stabbed in Mannheim, Germany...and Fench authorities charge 18 year-old from Chechnya of planning ’violent action’’ at the Olympics on behalf of the Islamic State group.

Driver accused of nearly running over young men outside Jewish school in New York City...
Southern California teen accused of plotting Columbine-style shooting at his Christian high school may not have to serve any time...and Los Angeles County lifeguard suspended for taking down Pride flags at the beach is suing on grounds of religious discrimination.

Democrats launching 100-million dollar campaign focused on abortion in swing districts...abortion and gender bills signed in Tennessee...and member of an Oregon-based medical care nonprofit killed in shooting in Ethiopia.

Three Western countries formally recognized a Palestinian state...Melinda French Gates says she'll donate $1 billion over the next two years on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the United States....and Pope Francis apology.

Three Christian missionaries killed in Haiti...Louisiana lawmakers pass bill banning classroom discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity...and the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines has died.

Two abortion-inducing drugs another step closer to being reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances in Louisiana...The university presidents facing questions on Capitol Hill following widespread protests...and the Department of Justice has charged a former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary evangelism professor and provost.

Louisiana House passes bill classifying abortion pills as a controlled dangerous substance...South Carolina bans "gender-affirming care" for minors...and Norway, Ireland and Spain say they'll recognize a Palestinian state, and Israel responds.

No new trail for man convicted Pittsburgh iSynagogue shooting...New York's high court upholds rule requiring companies with health insurance plans to cover medically necessary abortions...and the The Vatican makes another big overture to China.

Pope clarifies position on same-sex marriage...Supreme Court declines to hear case on gender identity policy in Maryland school district...and Louisiana lawmakers are looking to make the abortion pill illegal